Ghoum Lotus Carpet Tree of Life carpet 8 million dollars US by

8 million dollars US by Sothebys in New York back in 2013

This wonderfully warm-toned piece features repeating patterns of intricate

Once its laborious hand-knotting was completed

On one end of the carpet

Hand-knotted with Senneh knots (asymmetric)

Ghoum Lotus Carpet Tree of Life carpet 8 million dollars US byThe finishing of this carpet was done using centuries old traditional techniques. Once its laborious hand knotting was completed, it was rolled and entirely submerged in a sanitizing bath where its fibers fully absorbed all cleaning liquid. After which it was laid flat on the ground where a team of cleaners used wooden oar like paddles to push the water through its fibers and draw out impurities. Oar strokes were done in sync to prevent the carpet